Case number: 8:25-bk-10597 - Corto II, LLC - California Central Bankruptcy Court

Case Information
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DEFER, CONVERTED



U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Central District of California (Santa Ana)
Bankruptcy Petition #: 8:25-bk-10597-SC

Assigned to: Scott C Clarkson
Chapter 7
Previous chapter 11
Original chapter 11
Voluntary
No asset


Date filed:  03/08/2025
Date converted:  05/26/2026
341 meeting:  09/10/2026
Deadline for objecting to discharge:  06/09/2025

Debtor

Corto II, LLC

303 Broadway Ste 104-66
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
ORANGE-CA
Tax ID / EIN: 47-2211235

represented by
James Mortensen

2855 Michelle Drive
Ste 120
Irvine, CA 92606
213-387-7414
Fax : 213-387-8414
Email: pimmsno2@gmail.com

Trustee

Weneta M.A. Kosmala (TR)

c/o Law Offices of Weneta M.A. Kosmala
4425 Jamboree Rd., Suite 183
Newport Beach, CA 92660
(714) 708-8190

represented by
Jeffrey I Golden

Golden Goodrich LLP
3070 Bristol Street
Ste 640
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
714-966-1000
Email: jgolden@go2.law

U.S. Trustee

United States Trustee (SA)

411 W Fourth St., Suite 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701-4593
(714) 338-3400
represented by
Kenneth Misken

DOJ-UST
Office of the United States Trustee
411 W. Fourth St, #7160
Ste 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-338-3405
Email: Kenneth.M.Misken@usdoj.gov

Queenie K Ng

411 West Fourth St.
Suite 7160
Santa Ana, CA 92701
714-338-3403
Fax : 714-338-3421
Email: queenie.k.ng@usdoj.gov
TERMINATED: 01/07/2026

Latest Dockets

Date Filed#Docket Text
10/14/2026116Opposition to (related document(s): [110] Notice of motion and motion for relief from the automatic stay with supporting declarations REAL PROPERTY RE: Corto St.,Oceanside, CA 92054 - Vacant Land APN 14-160-32-00, 149-160-33-00 . Fee Amount $199, filed by Creditor Smarter Capital Investments, LLC) Filed by Debtor Corto II, LLC (Attachments: # (1) Evidentiary Objections) (Mortensen, James)
10/13/2026Chapter 7 Trustee's Report of No Distribution: I, Weneta M.A. Kosmala (TR), having been appointed trustee of the estate of the above-named debtor(s), report that I have neither received any property nor paid any money on account of this estate; that I have made a diligent inquiry into the financial affairs of the debtor(s) and the location of the property belonging to the estate; and that there is no property available for distribution from the estate over and above that exempted by law. Pursuant to Fed R Bank P 5009, I hereby certify that the estate of the above-named debtor(s) has been fully administered. I request that I be discharged from any further duties as trustee. Key information about this case as reported in schedules filed by the debtor(s) or otherwise found in the case record: This case was pending for 19 months. Assets Abandoned (without deducting any secured claims): $ 2700000.00, Assets Exempt: Not Available, Claims Scheduled: $ 2006400.00, Claims Asserted: Not Applicable, Claims scheduled to be discharged without payment (without deducting the value of collateral or debts excepted from discharge): $ 2006400.00. Filed by Trustee Weneta M.A. Kosmala (TR) (RE: related document(s)[108] Trustee's Notice of 341(a) Meeting Continued to be held on 9/3/2026 at 10:00 AM at Zoom - Kosmala: Meeting ID 698 547 1254, Passcode 2419141007, Phone 1 657 222 4631. Debtor absent. (Kosmala (TR), Weneta)). (Kosmala (TR), Weneta)
09/21/2026115Trustee Certification of Services Rendered Under 11 U.S.C. Section 330(e). I rendered the following service in the case and am eligible for payment under 11 U.S.C. Section 330(e): Conducted or filed a document required by rule or statute related to a meeting of creditors required by 11 U.S.C. Section 341. I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. (Executed on 9/21/2026). Filed by Trustee Weneta M.A. Kosmala (TR) (RE: related document(s) 103 Trustee's Notice of 341(a) Meeting Continued to be held on 7/16/2026 at 10:00 AM at Zoom - Kosmala: Meeting ID 698 547 1254, Passcode 2419141007, Phone 1 657 222 4631. Debtor absent. (Kosmala (TR), Weneta)). (Kosmala (TR), Weneta) (Entered: 09/21/2026)
09/18/2026114BNC Certificate of Notice - PDF Document. (RE: related document(s)113 Order on Application to Employ (BNC-PDF)) No. of Notices: 1. Notice Date 09/18/2026. (Admin.) (Entered: 09/18/2026)
09/16/2026113ORDER Approving Application Of Chapter 7 Trustee To Employ Counsel (Golden Goodrich LLP) Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. Sections 327 And 330. IT IS ORDERED: 1. The APPLICATION Is APPROVED. 2. The Trustee Is Authorized To Employ Golden Goodrich LLP ("Firm") Pursuant To 11 U.S.C. Sections 327 And 330. 3. The Firm's Employment Is Effective Upon Entry Of This Order, And The Firm Is Authorized To Seek Compensation And Reimbursement For Services Provided On Or After June 12, 2026, The Date The Firm Began Providing Services To The Trustee In This Case. (BNC-PDF) (Related Doc # [106]) Signed on 9/16/2026. (NB8)
09/15/2026112Declaration That No Party Requested a Hearing on Motion (LBR 9013-1(o)(3)) Including Attachments and Proof of Service Filed by Interested Party Weneta M.A. Kosmala (TR) (RE: related document(s)[106] Application to Employ Golden Goodrich LLP as Counsel Application of the Chapter 7 Trustee to Employ Counsel (Golden Goodrich LLP) Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. §§ 327 and 330, Including Statement of Disinterestedness of Jeffrey I. Golden With Proof). (Golden, Jeffrey)
09/06/2026Receipt of Motion for Relief from Stay - Real Property( 8:25-bk-10597-SC) [motion,nmrp] ( 199.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A60599824. Fee amount 199.00. (re: Doc# 110) (U.S. Treasury) (Entered: 09/06/2026)
09/04/2026111Hearing Set (RE: related document(s)110 Motion for Relief from Stay - Real Property (RE: Corto Street, Oceanside, CA 92054 - Vacant Land APN 14-160-32-00, 149-160-33-00 filed by Creditor Smarter Capital Investments, LLC) The Hearing date is set for 10/28/2026 at 10:00 AM at Crtrm 5C, 411 W Fourth St., Santa Ana, CA 92701. The case judge is Scott C Clarkson (NB8) (Entered: 09/08/2026)
09/04/2026110Notice of motion and motion for relief from the automatic stay with supporting declarations REAL PROPERTY RE: Corto St.,Oceanside, CA 92054 - Vacant Land APN 14-160-32-00, 149-160-33-00 . Fee Amount $199, Filed by Creditor Smarter Capital Investments, LLC (Engel, Thomas) (Entered: 09/04/2026)
09/04/2026109Trustee's Notice of 341(a) Meeting Continued to be held on 9/10/2026 at 09:00 AM at Zoom - Kosmala: Meeting ID 698 547 1254, Passcode 2419141007, Phone 1 657 222 4631. Debtor absent. (Kosmala (TR), Weneta) (Entered: 09/04/2026)